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    High Nine Brewing

    4.3 (31 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    My Bubbly!
    Janice M.

    The girls and I did a little shopping and then brewery hoping last weekend. The location was easy to find. There's seating outdoors and indoors. The building appears to have been an old warehouse. Inside is a spacious area with plenty of hangout space, tables, booths, Foosball and Darts. We decided to drink at the bar. We were greeted by a young man who placed coasters for our drinks and a menu to read. They also have a large chalkboard that can be changed when needed. He gave us a welcoming smile and some time to go over the menu. I decided on the Bubbly, a Peach-Grapefruit Seltzer. Mine was a light and refreshing drink. Sara tried the Purple Beer and Robin ordered the beautiful flight of beers. Prices were right and the drinks were great.

    9/2/2020 draft list
    Russell W.

    This place is A-OK! I'm excited to see it when COVID restrictions are finally gone, but they do a good job of making due. They have a good amount of spread-out seating both inside and outside, they have policies nicely in place, a good amount of beers to try, and quite a bit of beer to go in cans as well. Most of what I tried were quite good. The IPA's show a good deal of promise already for a brewery that's rather young, and the sours were quite enjoyable and very approachable. The parking situation is great as well. Plenty to be had. Overall, although High Nine isn't particularly close to me, I'm sure I'll be back when I'm in the area again.

    Bikes on the ceiling!
    Ana B.

    High Nine is a super fun brewery in Deep River. They have random bikes and skateboards across the ceiling, there is a variety of games to play, as well as a live music through the month. You can bring your own food and your puppy for fun day or evening of socializing and drinking tasty beers. My friend and I shared a flight of four. My favorite was Mattsicle, this is an orange flavored sour, very refreshing and delicious. The other three we got were, Smitty's, Hop Glop and Westie. Westie was another citrusy favorite. One disappointing thing is there were a few we were interested in, but they were only available in cans, not as a flight. This is a very fun place to hang out at with friends and puppies.

    Ben S.

    Great space Beers are ahead of schedule Gaining buzz At a stop at a more established brewery in south-central Connecticut, my friend and I overheard talk of High Nine from the staff with some of the patrons, and we were intrigued. They happily gave us directions down the road, and we decided to give this place a try despite it being in its second week of operation, and we were happy we did. Walking in, I was struck by how well outfitted the interior is - large bar, several comfortable seating areas, shuffleboard, foosball, and (my most beloved) darts. It would be easy to pass time here just for that, BUT WAIT - they also make great beer! We had a really pleasant chat with Kirsten about how they got their start, the strong bond among the local breweries in the vicinity, and we found out that Spencer, the brewmaster, had ten prior years of brewing experience. It showed in the first pours we had. Their variety available was solid, from NE DIPAs to stouts to a really on-point pilsner, and a fruit beer in there as well - early Untappd ratings were showing positive trend already. The brewery is situated just off scenic CT-154, a great little path to mosey through a pretty part of central Connecticut. High Nine is close to a few other fine drinking and eating establishments, and belongs in your consideration set. One note - they're new, so stay tuned for how their opening hours shake out in the coming weeks, once they get into a groove. High Nine is a reference to the fact that the brewer has only nine fingers, and is in the habit of handing out high-9s instead of high-10s. He's clearly making do just fine with nine, and you will too. Recommended for a stop in!

    Ragnar C.

    My first time going to any location in deep river (after being a new london resident for 3 years) and it was great to hit this brewery as a first. Nice selection on a variety of brews with a relaxing atmosphere. They have a foosball table and barroom shuffle board which lead to a very intense tournament between my friends and I. I lost the shuffleboard tourney, but the night was still a win in the long run. I enjoyed their "mattsicle" which was a creamsicle flavored beer which though I dont consider better than the infamous gelato girl by back east brewery, Is a strong second contender. For anyone who has had gelato girl, this is a very high compliment for any brew. As a current Portland, Connecticut resident I will certainly hold this brewery in high regards when I am looking to go out and splurge on a local CT brewery. 5 stars for drinks, atmosphere & overall experience.

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    Samantha K.

    Always a great time! Great beer, great atmosphere, great workers! And dog friendly, always a plus :)

    Kasey B.

    Keep 'em coming! Another lovely little spot near me that I finally got to! It is a decent sized space with a delicious selection of beers. I did a sampler of four which included two IPAs, a kettle sour, and a kolsch. They were all pretty tasty and made my happy hour. They also have several cans which you can buy and enjoy as well if you do not see something on tap to your liking. After the sampler, I finished with a can of the Penk Drenk. Due to the regulations, they do have pretzels. Not the stale gross ones in a bowl. They have the big soft ones that they serve warm with a bit of mustard. Mmmmm...the perfect pairing! I did not contribute yet, but I did see the famed buddy board. I unfortunately did not get the full story as recommended in other reviews. It is pretty loaded though, which is super cool. I think it such a great idea. I do recommend bringing a jacket or sweatshirt. They have seating inside but they had the overhead door open so it was brisk!

    Bar, Lounge, and Games
    David B.

    If you only go to one brewery, let it be this one: My fiancé and I have recently moved to Connecticut from Cincinnati which is a town well-known for their amazing breweries and their excellent brew masters. Coming to CT, there have been good breweries but none that really stood out from the rest... until now. High Nine stands out from the rest. We learned that this brewery has only recently opened but based on the beers we tried, you'd have thought they've been doing this for a decade. The brewery is small but their goals are clear: make great beer, have an inviting atmosphere, and welcome anyone who stops in. There are games to play and comfortable places to sit with your friends when relaxing after work or on a weekend. There's a board on the wall where you can buy a beer for your buddy - the next time they stop in, that beer will be waiting for them. This is a brewery that is well worthy of great success and I'm sure they will quickly outgrow the space.

    The Joe a great stout.
    Kirk C.

    This place is still going strong Great Brewery, great owners, friendly staff, and friendly clientele. Plenty of "safe seating" during this Covid time. ( I don't believe kids are allowed in yet, but call and ask ) Great pretzels from 8 Mile Meadow Bakery!

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    Great addition to the local Brewery scene! Great beers, friendly staff and tons of room. Can't wait to stop in again soon.

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    Already some of the best beer in the area. Been here twice and haven't been disappointed. Lots of a space and comfortable seating as well.

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    Wonderful new brewery literally walking distance to my best friend's house.

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    Surfridge Brewing - Best Pizza in Essex CT

    Surfridge Brewing

    4.0(62 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    This spot is too far away for my wife and I to regularly visit; but pre-train its a must. My beer,…read moregreat. My wife, and the reason I am posting this, says the Seltzer is even better then our regular spot. If you knew my wife, you would probably fall out of your chair reading this. To not just be good, but better?

    We've been coming here for a while now, and for the most part it's been pretty good. However, I do…read morehave a few issues that are more operational than anything. First off, when you find the menu online, there is many items that are not currently on the menu. I know they had some staffing issues recently and I'm sure that's why they are running a limited menu, but that should definitely be updated online so guests know that before they come. I also was really looking forward to trying some of their beer, only to find that the only surfridge product available was a seltzer. This was a huge disappointment. To go to a brewery and not be able to drink their beer is pretty ridiculous. Maybe a social media post on instagram to let people know you're not serving your own beer right now? Would have been pretty helpful. When I asked the bartender if that's all the beers available he said " we're going with a microbrewery approach right now". Not really a microbrewery approach if there's one house made beverage and it's not even a beer. That's just a restaurant at that point. The pizzas were good as always, just really long wait in between. We were sitting with two other friends who ordered separately but still at the same time as us, and in between all the pizzas there were super long wait times. One pizza, than 25 minutes later one for the other check, than a half hour later, the other one for them, and then a good amount of time later the last one for us. We didn't even really want it at that point. The whole flow of the way the food came out was just really weird. I'm a chef of almost 15 years in the industry, I'm in no way giving up on this place, as I really like it here. I just think there's some very questionable decisions on the way it's currently being ran. Thanks.

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    Fox Farm Brewery - Annata 2022

    Fox Farm Brewery

    4.8(102 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    Fox Farm is our go-to brewery on a nice day. It's a lovely ride out to Salem, and their landscape…read moreis just a beautiful place to relax. Bring some snacks or some accoutrements and stop just a little ways away at Cato Corner and build yourself a spectacular cheese board. Despite often being busy, pours are usually quick, and the folks putting together to-go can orders are lightning fast! I feel like I barely have to mention the beer because their name speaks for itself at this point, but yes the beer is amazing. Everything from lagers to IPAs to sours to stouts and everything in between are fabulous. In particular, if a stout or a farmhouse or sour with adjuncts sounds interesting to you, definitely don't sleep on it! It will certainly be good. They do have only one parking space that's designated accessible. It's available more often than not, but just a note. The bathrooms are very large and accessible. Inside, the majority of seating is upstairs, so if you can't do stairs just be aware.

    Let me set the scene at Fox Farm brewery. It was a nice crisp fall mid morning day in October. The…read moresun is out the temperature cool enough where a light sweater will get you by. The dogs across the street were barking and running, enjoying life and the smell of fresh hops. The colors on the trees were a vibrant hue of red, orange and yellow. The staff there was all very familiar and they made it seem like they remembered me as I come every few months when I visit Connecticut. The beertender, graciously and without prompt went over beers enthusiastically. He described what was new what was on cask and gravity. I tried a good amount of different beers and they were all delicious and balance and never over the top per usual. Also tried the witch meadow was on the boozy end for me. I can't wait to be back have another day.

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    BarrelHouse

    BarrelHouse

    4.4(14 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    First time coming here after visiting Lavender Pond Farm. Dog friendly outside with seating area…read more We ordered the McBarrel nachos which came with ground beef, tomato's, pickles, melted cheese and their special sauce (tasted like thousand island/big Mac sauce) We also ordered a cider but it wasn't as bubbly, tasted flat, but they were happy to swap if for a canned Down East cider I also got a plain spicy margarita. Very basic. Asked for flavoring and they have more sweeter stuff: strawberry, pomegranate Food and drinks were all out quick We were specifically looking for dog friendly places online and found an ad for "Yappy hour"; dog friendly food and drinks. Although this was an ad from last year unknowingly, we were still able to get a puppy bowl for our dog (hamburger, hotdog carrots and treats). Who I'm assuming was the owner, came out, greeted us, made some small talk and was on his way. Staff were friendly and food was good.

    Stopped in after a hike in the Killingworth area. The restaurant is relatively small with bar…read moreseating and a few tables. In the warmer months, there are several picnic tables to enjoy your meal outside (this area is dog friendly too!). My friend and I sat at the bar and were lucky enough to be greeted with some live music. The bartender was friendly and attentive. The menu isn't large, but it has a good variety of food and drink options. I opted for the Cowboy Griddle Wrap with chicken and a pumpkin cider. The wrap was flavorful with cowboy caviar, avocado, and cilantro lime aioli with chicken and melted cheddar cheese. If you are in the area, it's a great spot for a quick drink and bite to eat.

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    Tox Brewing Company

    Tox Brewing Company

    4.4(62 reviews)
    18.0 mi

    Atmosphere was buzzing and people were enjoying conversations over beer at the counter and tables…read more Group of 3 friends, we went for dinner. Deep sighs from lady at counter clearly irritated at our question if there were any sandwiches or handhelds as she flung her hand up at the screen. Apologized and said we'd seen them listed on the website. Not a great welcome. Ordered at the counter and handed a buzzer. We all ordered ourselves. Collectively - two pizzas, three orders of wings, and a Ceasar salad. We also went to the bar to get drinks. Then we got our own paper plates, napkins, and plasticware. Buzzer went off for one of us about ten minutes later. Pizza. Then 5 minutes later, another's. Wings. Not one person's whole order, but piecemeal. We made SIX separate trips from the front where we were sitting all the way to the back. So it was grab a bite of pizza - BUZZZZZZ - go get salad - a few mouthfuls - BUZZZZZZ - one order of wings - this dance went on for a half hour! Who eats like that? Salad was warm, drowned in anchovy forward dressing and limp lettuce. Asked for extra crispy wings. Flaccid. Super bummed. We had to go back to place our order, get our own tableware, set the table, and then pick up the food... If we had known all this I don't know that we would each have left a 20% tip after ordering. Received more care and service at a DD drive through. Pizza itself was great - just cold by the time we got all our food and were able to sit still and eat. So... all in all - great atmosphere to grab a beer at the bar and yak or order ONE pizza so you all could actually enjoy it warm. Group each wanting something different or expecting food brought to you - not the spot. Just go with the right expectations and you will enjoy.

    Very cool ambience. They have some poisonous frogs inside in aquariums. Excellent selection of…read morebeer, friendly staff. Street parking.

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    Thai Pizza, also missing an ingredient (the Thai sauce).

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    Outer Light Brewing Company

    Outer Light Brewing Company

    4.4(68 reviews)
    19.0 mi
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    Classic and great New England Brewery. They are focused on what's in the can!…read more Industrial location. Cool and welcoming bartender. I had a SUBDuction and some pale ale named after a Navy ship. The Subduction was outstanding and can stand w/ the top tier of NEIPA. They have other alcoholic drinks for non-beer drinkers. I've been reliably informed they were good. No food and nothing delicious close. My guess is they bring in food trucks on busy nights. Will recommend and come back when in the area.

    4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more The big three things I look for most in a brewery are dog friendly area, decent food availability, and of course, quality beers. We didn't explore the food options around the area as we were just passing through, but it's in an area with multiple takeout options so you can always bring your own stuff in. I absolutely loved the atmosphere. It's a blue collar brewery - the customers and staff are clearly my kind of people. A couple of shipyard welders stopped by our picnic table outside to visit our dog and chat a minute. So the vibes are great - a place that I'd no doubt be a regular at if I didn't live 9 hours away. Solid beer selection and my flight didn't disappoint. I could have easily spent an entire evening there sipping on any one of them. It's located in a strip mall, so it's not in something like a gorgeous woodland or seaside setting, which is the only real reason I stop short of a five-star rating. But for sure, I'd happily drive a half hour out of my way to have a couple of beers here again. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

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